Shelf Stable 🚨 Emergency Meal Kit Ideas For My Family || Logical & Sensible Food Storage

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Vickie’s Video Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faiqh5Jra8-BfLcsi=N2K3UY320WzlJhZr

[@LaTanyaMikell-b5t]

What if you stay in a small apartment show what to do would be nice 👍❤

[@donnawheeler6283]

@LaTanyaMikell-b5t I live in an apartment. I buy enough paper products, baby wipes, toiletries, etc, to last me 2 months ahead of what I already use. I purchase shelf stable foods that require little to no preparation and rotate and use them. Then, I replenish my food, water, and pantry as needed to stay 2 months out of what I'm using daily, weekly, etc. I have one pet. I purchase her food, treats, and water the same way, 2 months out. It wasn't an overnight task getting to this point, but I did. Now, I sustain it and add or subtract as my tastes change in foods or needs change. I grew up with a dad who volunteered with the Civil Defense (CD). The CD was created before FEMA and taught people to be self-sufficient in times of disaster to fit their area needs, such as, i live in "Tornado Alley" which is a swath in several states in the Midwest. We prepare as best we can in times of tornadoes, ice storms, and other storms that disrupt power, water, or other utilities. You should prepare, as best you can, and be easy on yourself. It takes time to get to maintenance of your food, water, etc. Prepare for the disasters or tough times or whatever fits your need. First, identify your needs. Then, make lists and think about what you've purchased for yourself, family, etc, in the past few months. Buy only things you and your family like. I hope this helps you. Space is an enemy in an apartment, and I fully understand that. A bookcase, shelving, or totes are great things to use for storage. Even under bed totes are useful.

[@groooovyj]

Love the video! You might want to also add to the tote box is some paper plates/bowels, napkins and plastic cutlery. Having gone thru a number of hurricanes, the last thing you want to do is dishes during an emergency.

[@KathyReitz-lb5ir]

@@groooovyj also a can opener

[@Rbbrrmqn146]

And cups

[@Llama-Mama666]

I do it every year starting after Easter. Hurricane season starts June 1st - November 30th. Grandkids get to use them over Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter Intermission, and Spring Break. I have a gas grill, stove, and a charcoal grill and quick light charcoal, too. A full set of cast iron cookware and baking wear in another tote, by chance, if someone is sick (me), they know how to cook and survive. Water I buy the cases of bottle water. Which is like 3 gallons per case. Stack them in a corner 10 to 15 high. Always buy 1 case each for the cat and dog. In a tote, I have paper plates, bowls, trash bags , paper cups , plastic spoons, and forks, everyday wipes, kool-aid packs to add to the water bottles dry milk, dry egg mix , dry cat food, dry dog food, first aid kit, batteries , flash lights, battery candle. In another tote, I put all the meals kits in. I live in South Carolina. I also have (2) 55-gallon trash cans I put in each bathtub and fill it with water. For flashing the toilets. When Hugo came, I was out of power for 3 and a half weeks without power with a 1 year old and a 2 year. Every year since I have added and kids are grown but still have granddaughter in my home, I am raising. At her request, we loaded everything up and took it to North Carolina, and she gave it all alway. Her school did a fund drive for clothes, shoes, socks, and baby needs too, and we took it as well. She even used her own money to buy pots and pans and small charcoal grills .

[@kj7653]

What a wonderful grandmother to teach such a wonderful granddaughter love and acts of kindness for others

[@duckmanyeah5738]

Thank you sooo much Brook. You really don't know how much you are helping me. I'm 71 raising 3 boys. I need all the help I can find. Love you God Bless

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

You are so welcome!

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

God bless you hun. Brooke is truly awesome ❤

[@chloesophia9445]

You know you made me think of pets, pets need an emergency food, snacks and water tote ❤too! Love these emergency kits you share, good thinking ❤

[@beckyleheny8636]

Yes!!! Thanks for mentioning it!!!

[@donnawheeler6283]

Absolutely true! You can have collapsible dishes or keep paper plates and bowls in their kits. Write dates somewhere conspicuous on their totes or rotate their food each time you buy their food and treats. 🐾🐾🐾🐾❤❤❤ Plus, make sure each pet has an extra harness or collar, leash, and a carrier. Vet information and copies of vaccinations can be helpful, too.

[@leanngatewood1883]

One suggestion is to use minute rice so the cooking time is less to save on cooking fuel.

[@Rbbrrmqn146]

Or they have precooked rice and pasta ones, too. They come in packets. I love tuna packets, too.

[@somethingoldsomethingnew2199]

A few things that you might want to consider adding are a can opener, paper plates, paper bowls, plastic silverware and a roll or two of paper towels. If the water is somehow shut off, you don't want to waste your cooking and drinking water on washing dishes plus a can opener for opening the cans. Just an idea and it shouldn't add much weight to the bins either!

[@annehedonia156]

I routinely use canned goods that are two to three years past the 'Best by' date without any issues. Just check the condition of the can (no bulging cans) and do a smell and texture test. I grew up in an age where there was no such thing as a sell by date except for raw meat, lol.

[@Jaynes-Path]

We were hit by both hurricane Helene and Milton this year. Many of us still have repairs to finish from Ian or had just finished. Some of the BEST items we had to get through the lack of power and water were things people don't think about. We bought a generator 2 years ago after many hurricanes without. Many people have done the same however they don't store it in running order or start it up and run it weekly or every 2 weeks to keep seals from drying out and gas from going bad. No gas motor can just sit there and let the gas evaporate or go bad and still start & run after being ignored for a year or 2. Some people bought a generator but never learned how to use it and didn't have the correct type of oil or gas to run it when they needed it. You'll probably need outdoors extention cords if you want to use it to run your fridg or freezer, coffee pot, electric griddle etc etc. If you have a propane grill, make sure you have a extra tank or two for cooking as well as pots and pans that can be used for that type of cooking. These med high heat only or non stick aluminum pans usually can't handle the heat of a open flame or grill. Colman camping stoves also work great for cooking when you have no electricity. The little cans of Sterno can help too. You don't have to be at a banquet or outdoor celebration to use them to keep food hot. I had a frame that holds a pan above the can and sat warm coffee, soup, grilled sandwiches etc in the pan and covered them. They stayed hot for much longer than I needed and those little cans were not that expensive. We also have a emergency Radio. It can use solar power or a built in hand crank to recharge it's batteries and it also has 3 different types of lights and a port to recharge your phone built in. My husband thought it was a silly thing for me to ask for, until we used it every day after the hurricane until the power came back on. I also found a pack of 4 solar lights that are advertised to be placed around the house to see at night. Stairs, over doorways or along sideways. Everyone had one of these to use at night for going to the bathroom or just walking around the house. They have a hook for hanging and a on/off switch. Id sit them in the sunlight every morning for use later. Another cheap alternative to batteries. Our neighbors even came over to hear the latest news as nobody had any WiFi signal and to ask if we had any extra candles or batteries as theirs had run out of power. book to read, deck of cards, board games, puzzles etc for everyone also helps. Not much to do with no power and 12 hours or more until the sun comes up, if its not raining. If it is raining then its a even longer day with not much you can do. I always thought of it as if I was preparing the family for camping and we were camping in tents. Nobody is sleeping in a bed that is or was in feet of flood waters so if your in a area that could get wet having a few air mattresses just in case is good too. Two weeks is a long time to wait for the power to come back. We all think about food and water for ourselves and our pets but many people don't think about what they'll need if its out for longer than 3 days and what they will do when not eating. I keep our things in a tote that we can easily get to and update it regularly by charging the solar systems and updating any of the kids items. Food is in a separate box with the expiration date of soon to expire items listed on the outside. If I know a storm is coming I can add items that we use everyday like salt, sugar, spices, paper items and silverware. Sounds like a lot but as you've said if you just do a few things at a time they will add up quickly and you'll be the best shape when that next emergency comes.

[@michellewoodall9293]

Hey Brooke I went to your Aunt Vickys site but bless her heart she needs some guidance from you on making the emergency meal kits. We need the recipies and also some of the items she didn't give the size of the packages. Plus she didn't write the expiration date on any of her bags! Please tell her about that. I guess we'll just have to wing it on how to prepare those meals. For now I think I'm going to stick with your meal kits. You are so organized and quick in all your videos! Love you girl for sharing your wonderful knowledge!

[@barbaraness4507]

I’ve only watched one of your videos so far (the $20 Thanksgiving dinner one), and was so impressed I’ve decided to subscribed! You have a great personality, and this video really touches on something I’ve always believed in. Being prepared is essential for everyone, and for those of us who know what it’s like to do without can really appreciate this!

[@kaelynnmartin6521]

I’m thinking of doing these as Christmas gifts for my adult children/families.

[@Kim-f2d]

Oh my! This is so helpful during our hurricane season here in Florida. When you’re preparing, in the midst and after a hurricane, THE LAST thing you want to do is think about what to eat. Too many other things to focus on. Thanks for giving us some ideas❤

[@gailsfoster3406]

I have added tin foil pans to some of my casserole type emergency meal kits, and a piece of tin foil, more than once. I have mixed things up in that pan, and baked it in my fire pit. I always keep a can opener, and pot holders, paper plates, napkins and plastic ware in each tub, along with water water and broth. Some candies are good too

[@donnawheeler6283]

@@gailsfoster3406 pot holders and foil pans and foil are great tips. No cleaning and no burned fingers!

[@Edangel14-421]

I went thru Harvey here in Houston. Flood water over our heads. Beryl took part of our roof, but God's so good, we are all ok and minor compared to Helene and Milton. I really appreciate all the great ideas. We stay hurricane ready and after winter storm Ury...we always try and be ready w our grid being not so good. Thanks again ❤ you are a blessing 🙌 ❤

[@JoyLee-rd3kv]

Let's practice. Let one of your guys follow your instructions. I am sure they can do it.😊😊

[@SweetPea112]

Sometimes a bowl of cereal is comforting for me. I like the idea of a box of cereal and container of shelf stable milk! Thank you for the great suggestions!

[@beckyleheny8636]

I do, too! Especially when I'm stressed!

[@bsouthmama3010]

I love your videos. I especially love these types. Not only shelf stable but budget friendly as well. And they all look like things we would actually eat. I used to be so bad about buying stuff because it was cheap and then it would just get wasted because no none wanted it. These are awesome.

[@TerriBoyle-sd4pg]

Great meal ideas! Maybe add a manual can opener (not all canned food items have those handy pull tops 😉) and a wooden spoon?

[@mysticmom616]

Pack some shelf stable boxed milk or cans of evaporated milk in those totes too

[@NancyR0404]

Hey Brooke! Thank you for sharing these meal kit ideas I'll definitely be adding these to our "bug out box"(that's what I call it) I have a tote that's full over extra plates, napkins, plastic wear,foil pans,handheld can opener, pot holder's, besides extra water I put some canned broth in their too. Thanks again for sharing these meals,can't wait to see more and what Aunt Vicky comes up with.❤❤

[@taylormanthe2013]

I think it would be wonderful if you also made videos down the road of you actually preparing these meals :) I love your videos and really trust your ability to make something out of nothing! You inspire me to be that safety net for my family by the grace of God. ❤

[@mariaretired9711]

Thank you for the great meal ideas I will watch Aunt Vicki also

[@VashtiWood]

Brooke, I'd LOVE to see you make up reach of these meals so we can see how they come together. 😍

[@carolbrand3380]

Brook if you wrote the expiration date on the written out recipe you put in the bag you could reuse the bags.😊 Such a good idea and the meals look like they would be very tasty 😋

[@kiddlesnmore2]

This was a fun video, thank you. I also watched Aunt Vicky’s video and I thought I’d contribute a recipe of mine. Here’s my family’s favorite “thanksgiving anytime” meal One box Great Value Cornbread Stuffing Mix, 6 oz One packet Pioneer Biscuit Gravy Mix, 2.75 oz One can Great Value Chunk Chicken Breast, 12.5 Ounce, drained One can Libby's Peas & Carrots, 15 oz, drained One can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Canned Side Dish, 14 oz Prepare cornbread stuffing as directed on box Prepare gravy as direct on packet (set aside) Add canned chicken and peas/carrots (both drained) to your pot of stuffing. Then add your gravy and give it a good stir. Dollop of Cranberry sauce on top. You can use any size or variety of ingredients you like. This recipe can be doubled. This feeds four people. ❤

[@FrogWhizzer]

IMPORTANT TO KNOW….… After the Hurricanes when the grocery stores opened, it was like “ Mother Hubbard Cupboard “ Everywhere! **for the young ins out there. . The shelves were bare! We had power outages so the stores, they lost everything in the freezer sections. We were in the mist of 2 hurricanes back to back and stores were already low on food, especially meats, bread and produce. These meals are great to have on hand. We pray we won’t need them but extended power outages is a real thing! Oh…. If you buy Spam, or any other less than desirable protein, you feed your hubby that one after he picks a fight just before the expiration date. lol Wonderful video! 😊

[@Myfavorites877]

We love Spam!

[@wandamay13]

Love your videos!❤ I watch them daily!

[@MsAudreyDavis]

Rockin’ it as usual!!!! ❤❤❤

[@sdwh1963]

Thx for these videos. Keep them coming.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Great options! A can opener is good in case your cans are not the pull tab type. Also put a quart of shelf stable milk from DT, a can of evaporated milk or a small packet of powdered milk for more options of recipes that need milk.

[@tonyasalo]

Ms. Brooke you & aunt Vickie are the greatest. When I shop now I buy all I need for the month, and replace what pantry items I need. One thing that is important is breakfast, so I get oatmeal shelf stable milk, canned fruit or homemade jams. I get cold cereal seal it in large bag add shelf stable milk. This makes good snacks also, I usually get cheerios, chex, maybe frosted flakes. I also have powdered & frozen eggs, pancake mix, dry hash browns freeze dried , pre cooked bacon. Or spam can slice thin & fry. Oh yes shelf stable milk. Put them in bags grouped by meal, place it all in $tree baskets place in hamper. Keep up the great work. Sending you all love hugs, prayers & blessings. Don't forget, tea, coffee, dry creamer, water & shelf stable milk as well as plates,bowels. Ect. The plates & bowels when dry in an emergency can be used to start grill fire pit or fire place.😊❤❤😊

[@kimdobruck939]

I really appreciate these videos.During the hurricanes here in Florida,specifically Milton I made coffee in a perculator on the gas grill.We always have extra propane

[@sarahl.944]

Brook if you type up those recipes and laminate them, you can re-use the recipe cards. You could use dry erase markers to write the exp. dates on the recipe cards too.b

[@aliciaspears7847]

Or painters tape. I've been labeling everything with painters tape lately. Write on there with a sharpie & pull it off when you don't need it anymore.

[@aliciaspears7847]

My comment disappeared so here we go again. Painters tape and a sharpie work too

[@jacki-m9t]

For the burrito bowls...dollar Tree has vacuum bags of precooked rice. Tho more expensive That would save on your cooking gas

[@amyquillen2506]

Thank you for new ideas. I gotta work on emergency food for work. If you want even more ideas..... See Mindy Mom has made 3 or 4 videos about emergency food kits.

[@shawnward-m8f]

You could do beef and noddles(walmart has canned roast beef) mashed potatoes and green beans, I make that all the time.Really good.

[@sherryzinder711]

Thank you have a nice day

[@katv1195]

Great ideas, thanks. There are only 2 of us and I like to have some cold emergency meals on hand. A favourite is a can of baby potatoes, smaller cans of each peas and tuna, a small jar of pesto or salsa or a shelf stable dressing - mix all together for an instant salad

[@jenpink4298]

That’s a great idea! I don’t have a little camping stove, so my emergency meal prep is usually granola bars

[@katv1195]

@@jenpink4298 you're welcome. There's lots of canned food that's nice cold. Baby beets with walnuts and whatever mild creamy dressing you can get that's shelf stable. A small can/jar of veggies in sweet and sour sauce mixed with canned chicken. If you want a carb with it, large crackers or crispbreads. Also Dolmades - they're a Greek food. A grape vines leaf made into a little roll the size of your thumb and stuffed with cooked rice mixed with a few herbs. A combination of sushi and a cabbage roll. They come canned ( can about the size of a medium can of tuna) - Aldi often has them. Nice on their own. Delicious with a small pouch of chickpeas squished into homemade hummus.

[@jenpink4298]

@@katv1195 Thank you so much for even more great ideas! I really appreciate you!

[@katv1195]

@@jenpink4298 thanks. You've got me blushing. One last hint - around Christmas time look for big discounts on little foods for making gift hampers. Small jars of jelly, little packs of nuts, small packs of shortbread etc. They're usually stupidly expensive compared with the ordinary size of the same food. But when the stores want them gone you can get great deals on single serve packs of food.

[@jenpink4298]

@@katv1195 That is total genius! Thank you for that tip!

[@kathleendonnelly6077]

Great idea to put the water in to be used for cooking.

[@jessm.5385]

This is genius! I have always had lots of food on hand, but I've also had to throw some away because i didn't have a specific use for it as it got close to expiring. Presorted into meals seems like such an obvious thing that never crossed my mind.

[@lethamurray3536]

Brooke have you considered putting together some soup meals using dehydrated vegetables? Good video!! Well said on importance of having emergency food stash!

[@shirleysteeves4229]

Thank you so much for sharing. I have a lot of stuff stocked up, but I don’t know how to put it together like you do so I’m hoping you will show more of these and I truly truly appreciate all you do. God bless you.

[@annebuyze-smith4191]

I love your channel and your positive energy in such a negative world.😃would you make a video about your favorite things to do and place to eat in the Pigeon Forge area for Christmas? We will be visiting and thought you might have some fun, frugal ideas. Thanks!

[@gravebunny4234]

Please don't waste that canned veggie juices. That is free water to use in your meals. When water is scarce, use the liquid from the cans. I don't drain my meats or veggies. That gives me more drinking water from the jugs. Those muffin mixes ar dollar tree that call for milk can be made using just water as well. We do that all the time. Add extra liquid and make pancakes out of them too. Loves your videos and keep up helping us all out. Much love to you and your's.

[@believer7377]

I commented the same about the canned liquid saving fresh water. Great minds😊God bless!

[@DWayNana]

Great job! Thank you!❤

[@kathyhanson509]

Thanks for sharing. I love your emergency meal videos. It wouldn't hurt to throw in paper plates or bowls and sum plastic silverware, maybe even a small pack of baby wipes or napkins. That way you aren't scrambling to find them. I hit pause for 3 of them 😊. On my way to see what Vicky did. Thanks ladies

[@vitsteele-lz2hn]

Excited to see you

[@tiffanysamuelson9262]

I would love a video on storing drinking water!! Maybe Dusty could do it on his channel 🤷‍♀️

[@HFVidShotz]

Excellent! Thank you!!

[@donnawheeler6283]

I really enjoy your and Aunt Vickie's collaboration videos! I noticed a lot of your cans were pull-tabs. I find myself looking for those when I shop. My tip: Have a manual can opener in your 'go bag' and with your emergency meals. The military style that we called P-38s can be purchased online. They can fit on a keychain or on a dog tag neck chain. Those are much cheaper than a full-size manual can-opener.

[@rebeccaplasters2964]

I just watched Vickie's video. We have to be gluten and dairy free because of one with celiac and one with a severe dairy allergy in our family. So I could only use her taco soup. And Brooke, I can only use your burrito bowl. Of course I can make substitutes. But even in just day to day life, we make a lot of Mexican because it's easy to use corn items instead of flour. And we also make a number of Thai recipes because they often use coconut milk instead of dairy. And of course both Mexican and Thai are good with rice instead of pasta. Still, with our diet restrictions, I've managed to put together several shelf stable emergency meals. They mostly just have to be simple ingredients instead of blends, etc. If anyone else has dietary restrictions, you'll have to get creative but you'll be able to find substitutes and put together some emergency meals too.

[@michellewoodall9293]

Thank you so very much for sharing this video! I wrote down everything so next time I'm at Wal-Mart I will pick up all that I need to make these meal kits!

[@dennisfrench8225]

If this video helps just one person your time was worth it thanks again for great content from Ohio

[@mysticmom616]

Don’t forget a hand powered can opener!!❤️

[@KatKat-x7o]

Hi Brooke. 😊This is such a good idea. Thank you. I plan to make one of these boxes. And one for emergency items that we can just grab a bag for each of us encase. 😊

[@countycalling]

I’d love to see the black bean burrito rice bowl made. That looks delicious

[@tao831]

Great video Brooke. You're amazing, your make it to pay day meals have helped me so much. A suggestion, the water jugs you have will degrade rather quickly. If you can get your water in a different jug ( like the ones at dt they won't spring a leak on your stuff. Experience speaking. Lol. Love you and your family. Have a happy, blessed day.

[@kathleencole9546]

I have my 5 ready yay!! Thank you so much Brook

[@barbaraness4507]

I don’t use the ziplock bags from Dollar Tree for food because I’ve had too many experiences with the zipper now sealing correctly. With all of these ingredients already prepackaged the bags might be ok for these.

[@sylviavanuden2114]

Super 👍👍👍 thanks

[@tinacollinsworth9507]

Thanks Brooke for the meal lit ideas. We all need to have some of these!! Have a blessed evening ❤❤❤😊😊

[@shannonadams3101]

Awesome ideas!! 🩷

[@midnitestar0820]

Great idea! I would love to see some of these meals cooked up😊

[@PenelopePeppers]

How about snacks and drinking water ?? Maybe some kind of quick breakfast items to suffice 🤔 also the usuals---flashlights, candles, generators and propane or gas and extension cords and the almighty Batteries 😉

[@concerned456]

very good video

[@johncrowell-f2p]

Add a can opener to your box.

[@kellyclark7517]

I’ve had 3 gallons of water put up n it seemed to evaporate over som time along w a big ole bottle o whiskey😂 Might wanna consider some sort of a water filtration system that user-friendly, and on the smaller side in the event that you lose water but you are near a creek🤙🏽

[@kellyclark7517]

Oh,awesome idea for a video! So sorry if I keep adding comments to this, but you have me thinking now. If you go to your nearest health food store or somewhere that sells bulk, you might want to grab a big old bag of dehydrated vegetables, unless by chance you dehydrate your own, but I think that would be really wonderful to have on hand, especially where you’re feeding a tribe!

[@cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036]

How to build a rocket stove would be a good video for you and your hubby to share with your subscribers! I love your videos!!

[@barbarasutherland8000]

Nice ideas you have to ready for anything and also for Winter especially if it snows heavy or when it gets bitterly cold..🌍👍🌍🍂🌍🙏🌍💯🌍🍀🌍😋🌍😘🌍

[@kitkat-fw3wy]

Another round of great “just in case” meal ideas! Thank you and Aunt Vicki for sharing with us!

[@alishaparr577]

Oh if I half the recipe for the knoor chicken Alfredo it would be great to make in my crockpot. I'm a truck driver.

[@Little_Red_Hen]

So important. I have a “food store”, but I need to do this. I watch another food U-tuber out of SC. Their area lost power for 8 days and then the interstates being closed has really impacted what’s in their grocery stores a month after Helene. Thanks Brook!

[@dianeziembicki2918]

I am going to start a meal kit container. You never know when you might need one! Thanks for the ideas!

[@theresaaltongregg4569]

Great idea! Thank you for sharing with all of us how to bag a meal. 🎉❤ love you cousin Brooke ❤️

[@abou8963]

Remember people need shelters to protect their children and elderly parents this winter. Donate if you can.

[@MichelleJones-p4e]

Thank you so much for these! I really like ‘meals-in-a-bag’, not only for emergencies as you say, but also I like the fact that everything I need for that meal is in that bag, and I won’t accidentally use an ingredient for something else so the meal can’t be made. Thanks too for showing the recipe with ingredients that you put in the bags; I did use the pause to write it down. Thanks for being your wonderful self!! ❤️🌹

[@nmnativenurse6965]

Awesome ideas, Brooke! I bought some of the Readi-Rice (precooked rice packs) to put in a few emergency meal kits. I used one with black beans, Rotel, corn, taco seasoning and canned chicken. It was yummy! Didn’t think about the Velveeta-I’ll definitely get some and add to the bag. Thanks!!❤

[@nancybrewer8494]

I watched Vickie's video. She really seems like she is cooking for an army! Don't know how many servings she is aiming for, but I'm assuming your meals are about six servings. BTW, I found zipper snack bags at Wal-Mart today that are square, instead of rectangles. I thought they would be perfect for seasonings to go into meals in a jar or meals in a bag.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

That would be great for seasonings!

[@cablegirl90]

Personally i would package each meal in a grocery bag that way im not soending more money on ziploc bags and with the grocery bag you have a garbage bag which is always useful

[@joycain1119]

I just love these videos Brooke and can't wait to see what vicky is making. Thank you for sharing bestie

[@mimismegalife4976]

This is such a good idea Brooke 🙏

[@conniesutton9043]

Great idea on adding water for cooking into totes...it's the simple things we don't always think about....ty for your videos...love ya's

[@melissaperdue8836]

love the this:)

[@tonisorrells4365]

We always wash out & save our milk jugs with water for emergency situations.

[@reginaashley1582]

Brooke. You are so clever.

[@sdusenberry1]

AWESOME VIDEO…. I live in South Louisiana and I never thought about making an emergency meal box! I usually cook a whole bunch of meals the night of the hurricane …. Before the power goes off! This idea is so much better. Thanks 😊

[@teamshoemaker]

I do that for snow storms in the midwest.

[@joannemathews8394]

Thank you Brooke great ideas!❤❤❤

[@amykress6237]

Hi, again, Brooke. I mean this in the nicest way, but perhaps you could coach Vickie a bit and have her remake her video? I love how quick and concise you made it, especially showing all the ingredients (for a screenshot) and the recipe (for the screenshot). Many of these recipes ive not heard of before so instructions are greatly appreciated. 😊

[@AuntVickiesCraftCorner]

In what way should I remake it?

[@lizmiller2341]

I am impressed by this video. Your emergency kit meals look tasty and simple to put together. Thank you for the ideas.

[@ChallengeYourWalletAarynLynn]

Be very careful on adding to single gallons of water into a tote sometimes they will begin to leak. I’ve had this issue in the past and switched from the single gallons of water unless they are for weekly use to the five big bottles! I think they also have them the 3 gallon bottles as well from what I’ve seen but single use gallons of water not good to store in a tote, especially for long-term purposes. They will break down and they will start to leak just knowledge from Experience as a prepper 3:35

[@unclebucksquarter]

I was gonna say a can opener and a serving spoon but maybe keep that with the dutch oven and other cutlery you may need, but truthfully in an emergency everyone can eat outta the pan if need be. Less to wash and time saving.

[@phyllismulkey3778]

good idea

[@AGee2217]

Try and get canned goods that use only water and salt for their canning process. That way that liquid in those cans can be used for preparing the meals instead of having to use water that could otherwise be used for drinking.

[@-angie.]

Writing "use by date" on the directions sheet (in large print) before placing it in the baggie would be a good idea.

[@FiatVoluntasTua23]

Thanks for sharing these yummy ideas. I have a tip from experience. The plastic dollar tree gallon water jugs last longer. The "milk jug" plastic breaks down much sooner. You might find a soggy mess instead of a blessing. I would hate for that to happen. Luv ya 🤟

[@robinholbrook8296]

Aldi has heavy duty gallon water jugs. When I empty I fill back up with water.

[@FiatVoluntasTua23]

@@robinholbrook8296 I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip 👍

[@Whitney_Sews]

I've never had the milk jug style break down. I store that style in my storm shelter for emergencies and have some down there almost 2 years before rotating them out and they were all still in great shape. (We try to swap them out every year, but sometimes that isn't a priority in the budget)

[@xStitcher]

I have had that happen. What a mess.

[@cherylbailey1309]

I agree about the water jugs❤

[@maryjanespangler7488]

These are amazing. Thank you for the great ideas!

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Hey Tater!!! 👋🏻 I love your shirt!!!💜🥰

[@lindabader3857]

Thank you for sharing & doing what you do, as well as your family.

[@bobortiz4704]

And don't forget to keep liquid that drain out of cans or canned chicken!! Like chicken broth will save some of the water you have!! Hope thing's getting back to some normal with Helena!! God Bless You and your Loved ones!!